UNSPSC 50335814: Dried organic black ice plums

The variety of organic plums known as organic black ice plums that have been dried for preservation.

UNSPSC 50335814 Dried organic black ice plums (Commodity) addresses food procurement for state and local institutions, though the recent solicitations tied to this code span a much broader spectrum of produce and food commodities than the code name suggests. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, and state procurement divisions acting on behalf of multiple end-users. The Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, the City of Bridgeport in Connecticut, the State of Georgia, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice all issued solicitations in the past six months. The actual scope of work encompasses hundreds of line items—fresh produce across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty fruits for school nutrition programs; processed foods including proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and canned goods for correctional dining; and commodity staples with USDA grade certification requirements. All submissions require Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed items), HACCP or equivalent food-safety plans, vendor insurance, and compliance with state debarment and E-Verify standards.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB due June 26, 2026, for over 200 line items of fresh produce across three school delivery sites for the 2026–27 school year. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) simultaneously issued an IFB for 115 commodity line items—eggs, poultry, cheese, beef, and produce—due June 26, 2026, with electronic submission through OpenGov and Net 45 payment terms. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies solicitation due June 22, 2026, with details in an attached document. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Statewide Procurement Division, issued an IFB (304T-26-300CF) for approximately 382 food items spanning proteins, frozen entrees, dairy, grains, and condiments to supply five regional TDCJ warehouse locations; the response date was extended via addendum to May 4, 2026. An earlier TDCJ Bid No. IW236532 (due February 20, 2026) targeted whole, pitted, dried prunes in U.S. Grade B quality, with a minimum order of 1,400 boxes for the Corpus location. Awards across all solicitations are made to the lowest responsive bidder or on best-value basis, with single or multiple vendor options reserved. Fuel surcharges are prohibited in school nutrition contracts; TDCJ pricing is firm and all-inclusive on FOB Destination terms.